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GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters

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GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC.

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“Vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast electric vehicles: study

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A recent study from Canadian telematics company Geotab has suggested that the “vast majority” of EV batteries will likely outlast the life of electric cars. The firm’s findings stand in contrast to the persistent anti-EV argument that electric vehicle batteries will only last a few years before they have to be discarded. The firm published its estimates as an update to a 2019 analysis about EV battery degradation.

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Global solar growth is on track for another record-breaking year

Electrek

Global solar installations are set to beat most industry forecasts, with 593 gigawatts (GW) expected to be added by the end of 2024, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.

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New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle

The Driven EV News

In contrast to the FUD, a new study reveals less EV battery degradation than thought, with the “vast majority of batteries” likely able to outlast the usable life of the electric vehicle. The post New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle appeared first on The Driven.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Glass Antenna Turns Windows Into 5G Base Stations

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Since 5G began its rollout in 2018 or 2019 , fifth-generation wireless networks have spread across the globe to cover hundreds of millions of users. But while it offers lower latency than precursor networks, 5G also requires more base stations. To avoid installing unsightly equipment on more and more shared spaces, Japanese companies are developing transparent glass antennas that allow windows to serve as base stations that can be shared by several carriers.

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Tesla patents wireless charging system

Green Car Reports

Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) user SETI Park. It was filed by Tesla Feb. 2 and published by the World Intellectual Property.

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BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month

Electrek

BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, was the top-selling car in China last month, with nearly 41,000 models sold. Starting at under $10,000, the BYD Seagull even has US automakers worried.

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Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025

The Driven EV News

New analysis says car makers have clear path to meet 24 per cent EV share by 2025, despite efforts by some companies to delay the target by two years. The post Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025 appeared first on The Driven.

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New EV Battery Has 15-Year, 930,000-Mile Expected Service Life

CleanTechnica EVs

We’re already at the point where, if you buy a new electric car, you probably never have to worry about the car’s battery wearing out. However long you plan to own the car, it’s unlikely the battery drops even close to 70% of its original capacity. Nonetheless, some people still. [continued] The post New EV Battery Has 15-Year, 930,000-Mile Expected Service Life appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Test drive: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV balances efficiency and style

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The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We dig the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs eking out that extra range the Chevy Blazer EV charts its own distinctly American path. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV sports.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Tesla leads as EVs dominate Norway roads

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Tesla leads the pack as electric vehicles (EVs) dominate Norway roads. According to the latest figures from Norway’s Road Traffic Information Council (OFV), EVs officially outnumber petrol cars on Norwegian roads. Out of Norway’s 2.8 million registered passenger cars, 754,303 are electric vehicles. There are 753,905 petrol cars in Norway. “This is historic.

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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff

Electrek

Even with the new 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US. According to a new report, BYD’s lowest-priced EV would still undercut all US automakers at under $25,000.

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Electric truck market to reach tipping point by 2030, new report finds

The Driven EV News

One in five trucks and buses around the world will be battery electric by the end of this decade, with 90 per cent of all transport to be electrified by 2040. The post Electric truck market to reach tipping point by 2030, new report finds appeared first on The Driven.

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Challengers Are Coming for Nvidia’s Crown

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It’s hard to overstate Nvidia’s AI dominance. Founded in 1993, Nvidia first made its mark in the then-new field of graphics processing units (GPUs) for personal computers. But it’s the company’s AI chips, not PC graphics hardware, that vaulted Nvidia into the ranks of the world’s most valuable companies. It turns out that Nvidia’s GPUs are also excellent for AI.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Are quicker EVs more accident-prone? Insurance data suggests so

Green Car Reports

EVs with 300 lb-ft of torque or more are associated with higher insurance loss For a range of popular EVs, this means popular AWD versions Higher EV curb weights and torque-to-weight ratio add to the correlation This signals insurers need smarter rates that navigate EVs’ different risks Electric vehicles are so often lauded for their loads.

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Elon Musk: Tesla team to provide help as Shanghai faces aftermath of strongest typhoon in 75 years

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Elon Musk has asked the Tesla Shanghai team to provide help to anyone in need to the best of their ability. Musk’s comments came as Shanghai deals with the aftermath of the strongest typhoon to hit the city in the past 75 years. Asia is hit with numerous storms every year, though Typhoon Bebinca, which made landfall near Shanghai recently, was particularly destructive.

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GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network

Electrek

More than a year after legacy automakers announced a transition from the CCS charging port to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) , GM EV customers are finally able to purchase an approved adapter and gain access to hundreds of thousands of Tesla chargers.

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First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia

The Driven EV News

The first electric concrete truck mixer in Australia is undergoing trials in Melbourne, and will deliver significantly lower operating costs than diesel options, and a lot less noise and emissions. The post First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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There Are Now More Fully Electric Cars On Norwegian Roads Than Gas Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

The Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council has reported a milestone — the number of fully electric vehicles on roads has surpassed the number of gas cars for the first time ever! Øyvind Solberg Thorsen, director of the Norwegian Traffic Information Council OFV.no, states: “This is historic. A milestone few saw. [continued] The post There Are Now More Fully Electric Cars On Norwegian Roads Than Gas Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Fisker Ocean customers have to pay for recall repairs

Green Car Reports

Owners of recalled Fisker Ocean electric vehicles will have to pay for repairs, according to a notice on the bankrupt automaker's website. First spotted by Autoevolution, Fisker's website states that, for any recalls that require physical inspections and potential repairs, the automaker will provide parts free of charge but will not cover any of.

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Elon Musk details advantages of Tesla Semi over diesel trucks

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On the heels of the Tesla Semi making major waves at the IAA Transport Conference in Germany this week, CEO Elon Musk detailed some ways the all-electric truck is more advantageous over traditional diesel vehicles that have been used for logistics. Tesla has flexed the low cost of ownership, improved safety, better range, and performance, which are just a few ways the Semi is arguably the best commercial vehicle available.

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A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck

Electrek

We learned a lot about Tesla Semi thanks to a new presentation from the head of the electric truck program at Tesla, including the fact that Tesla ran one of the trucks 250,000 miles (400,000 km) already.

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There are now more electric cars than petrol vehicles on Norway’s roads

The Driven EV News

September is expected to mark a significant milestone in Norway, with the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads set to exceed that of petrol vehicles. The post There are now more electric cars than petrol vehicles on Norway’s roads appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Boat Costs 40–50€ to Cross Baltic Sea, vs 750€ Refueling Gas Boat

CleanTechnica EVs

An electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 crossed the Baltic Sea about a week ago. The boat went from Stockholm to the Finnish autonomous region of Åland. As a stunning example of the low operational costs of electric boating and how much money could eventually be saved with a transition to electric. [continued] The post Electric Boat Costs 40–50€ to Cross Baltic Sea, vs 750€ Refueling Gas Boat appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Solar-powered curbside EV charging concept taps streetlights

Green Car Reports

A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights. Beam Global's BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its own energy, with built-in battery storage to maximize use of it. While normal streetlights generally have only enough power for illumination, the.

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Tesla Cybertruck reportedly hits over 400 kW at 600 kW charger in Europe

Teslarati

A group of Tesla enthusiasts reported something quite remarkable when they charged a Cybertruck at a brand new 600 kW charger in Bratislava, Slovakia. Images and screenshots shared from the Tesla Cybertruck’s charging session suggest that the all-electric pickup truck was able to reach a peak charging rate of 405 kW. As noted in a report from Huntinspeed.sk , the opening of EV charging provider Ejoin’s ultra-fast 600 kW charging hub in Bratislava— the capital and largest city of Slo

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CATL launches ultra-high-energy-density EV bus battery that lasts nearly 1 million miles

Electrek

CATL launched its newest battery, the Tianxing Bus version, opening a new era for buses. With “the highest energy density in the bus industry,” CATL claims its new EV battery can last 15 years and 1.5 million kilometers (932,000 miles).

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Quantum entanglement observed at Large Hadron Collider in historic breakthrough

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Scientists have observed quantum entanglement at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) for the first time. Find out more. The post Quantum entanglement observed at Large Hadron Collider in historic breakthrough appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Kia EV9’s Motor Does The Electric Equivalent Of Shifting Gears

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent article at The Autopian raised an interesting point about the Kia EV9’s electric motor. Unlike most electric motors, it can change its winding configuration on the fly, effectively doing the same thing as shifting gears in an ICE vehicle. But, to explain how amazing this technology is, we. [continued] The post Kia EV9’s Motor Does The Electric Equivalent Of Shifting Gears appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops

Green Car Reports

General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like "flagship" sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much like gas pumps—and they'll get "ample" lighting and security cameras, GM and EVgo confirmed.

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Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are starting in two new countries soon

Teslarati

Tesla is gearing up to bring the Cybertruck to two new countries, as the company confirmed the all-electric pickup will come to Canada toward the tail end of October. Meanwhile, Tesla appears to be preparing for initial deliveries in Mexico, according to some images of delivery centers in the country. Tesla Cybertruck deliveries launched in November of last year, but they have not made their way out of the United States.

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Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1 2024

Electrek

Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1 2024, with 91.2 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 23% increase year-over-year, thanks to the Asia-Pacific region.

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Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network

The Driven EV News

Tesla to rapidly increase supercharger sites across Australia with supercharger map now showing upcoming sites to helps more EV drivers. The post Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network appeared first on The Driven.

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How Consumer Fears About EVs Are Less Prominent Than Ever Before

CleanTechnica EVs

It makes sense that consumers become much more calm once they have a chance to get up-close-and-personal with a plug-in electric vehicle. Consumer fears about EVs seem to nearly evaporate, in fact, once a driver has owned or leased an electric vehicle. That, among other interesting changes, is revealed in. [continued] The post How Consumer Fears About EVs Are Less Prominent Than Ever Before appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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